Lancaster County 4‑H is offering a BB Gun/Air Rifle & Air Pistol Contest on Saturday, Feb. 7, 8 a.m. at the Nebraska Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St., Lincoln. Register by Friday, Jan. 30 at https://go.unl.edu/bbgun-airpistol-contest-2026.
To participate, youth must be ages 8–18 (by Jan 1 of the current year) and actively enrolled in the 4‑H shooting sports project under the direct supervision of a certified 4‑H shooting sports instructor. Participants exhibiting unsafe practices may be disqualified from the contest at the discretion of the superintendent.
Shooters are classified according to age division and shooting styles.
BB GUN/AIR RIFLE:
Parents/guardians are encouraged to assist youth with loading and cocking rifles on the firing line. Follows current NRA BB Gun Rules.
BB Gun is 4 position, 5 meter, course of fire; 10 shots each position.
• BB Gun Sub-Junior division (Age 8)
• BB Gun Junior division (Ages 9–10)
• BB Gun Intermediate division (Ages 11–12)
• BB Gun Senior division (Ages 13–15)
Air Rifle (.177 caliber) is three position, 10 meter, course of fire; 10 shots each position. Follows current National Standard Three-Position Air Rifle Rules. However, coaching is encouraged for the young or first year shooter and permitted for all age divisions.
• Air Rifle (.177 caliber) Sub-Junior division (Ages 8–9)
• Air Rifle (.177 caliber) Junior division (Ages 10–11)
• Air Rifle (.177 caliber) Intermediate division (Ages 12–14)
• Air Rifle (.177 caliber) Senior division (Ages 15–18)
AIR PISTOL:
Follows current USAS-NRA Progressive-Position Air Pistol Rules.
• Air Pistol Sub-Junior division (Ages 8–12) — basic supported
• Air Pistol Junior division (Ages 13–14) — standing supported
• Air Pellet Pistol Intermediate division (Ages 15–16) — international standing
• Air Pellet Pistol Senior division (Ages 17–18) — international standing
This is a Lancaster County Super Fair contest held before the fair and premium payouts must be picked up Monday, Aug. 3, 7–11 a.m. at the Sandhills Global Event Center – Ag Society Hall. If you have questions, contact Kate Pulec at kpulec3@unl.edu or 402‑441‑7180.